In our battery powered lives we use them like crazy, but how often do we think about the impact all these batteries have on our environment? According to our testers, the answer was a sheepish “not at all”. These brand new batteries from the people at Fuji are impressive in that no ozone-depleting compounds are […]
The fluidity of sand and water makes for a fascinating time of adventure and fun. Step 2 has taken all that fun and sized it perfectly for toddlers to enjoy hours of playtime. The set itself is easy to assemble, made of high quality plastic impressing our testers with its sturdiness. Apart from just the
For those of us who have heard of nanotechnology or nanites, this may be the closest we’ll get to ever seeing (and certainly playing with) something like it. While the Hexbug isn’t going to fool anyone as actually being an inchworm it does demonstrate an uncanny ability to imitate the creeping motion of its namesake.
A new game that borrows liberally from one of our favorite games of all time, Apples to Apples, Consensus adds a unique twist that makes for a terrific family/friends game night. By taking the “Apples” judge out of the equation the scoring is based on the group mentality when it comes to matching adjectives to
The most innovative, push-the-envelope, creative computer game on the market today. It is hard to capture the essence of this remarkable game in words, SPORE is an experience that is so unique that you really have to just give yourself over to the concept and see where it takes you. As testers young and old
SharedBook has come up with an ingenious way to bridge the generational reading gap. For parents who love to read and share favorite books from their past with their children, you will be absolutely delighted with this gem. Personalized with a picture of your child, which thoroughly enthralled little ones, you can create a special
Sign language is nothing short of amazing when it comes to giving the gift of communication to your baby who has not yet mastered the ability to speak. This book helps you work together with your baby to learn useful words like “drink”, “more”, “eat”, “mommy” and “daddy”. The big thick cardboard pages are strong
We can say with confidence that you or your children have never ridden anything quite like the Triton. Perhaps that’s what made it such a magnet with testers who were eager to give this odd-looking conflagration of exercise bike and tricycle a whirl. What they found was a unique riding experience where you sit low
Er-u-di-tion is an outstanding game that may fool you at first. The packaging looks like one of those adult bookshelf games, but when you look inside you will find a game suitable for preschoolers. Getting past that visual inconsistency you will discover an interesting and engaging game that can be enjoyed by several children at
There is no shortage of fun with this wonderfully educational kit from The Young Scientists Club. A great teaching tool with superb directions you’ll also find everything needed to get started right away. Of course you and your children will discover all about plant and animal life and how they co-exist, but you will also
